Study in Austria Preparation Programme
Study in Austria as soon as 9 months after completing IGCSE or SPM.
The proven pathway to Austria
Study duration
9 months
Intake month
January (once yearly)
Offered in
Petaling Jaya
Academic requirement
Completed IGCSE, SPM or UEC with a minimum of 5 credits
Your journey to study your Bachelor's degree at a university in Austria
IGCSE / SPM / UEC
Complete your secondary school education with a minimum of 5 credits
University Preparation Programme
(9 months)
Complete your UPP at our centre at Petaling Jaya, where you’ll learn German to prepare for studying and living in Austria, along with other necessary subjects.
Bachelor's degree at FH Upper Austria (or with other partner unis)
(3 years)
Study your Bachelor’s degree in English at one of our four FH Upper Austria campuses* – Informatics, Communication and Media, Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences, Business and Management, as well as Engineering.
Further study or work in Austria
Malaysian students who graduated in Austria can benefit from affordable postgraduate programmes.
After graduating, you can stay in Austria for up to 12 months to look for a job.
Austria has high-demand for professionals in fields such as IT, engineering, healthcare, and business. Additionally, there are strong support programmes for startups, making Austria a great place to launch your career.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
To join University Preparation Programme to Austria, you need to have completed SPM, IGCSE, or UEC with a minimum of 5 credits.
Yes, we accept students with UEC qualifications! If your qualification isn’t listed, reach out to us here, and we’ll check it for you.
Absolutely! You can join the Austria Preparation Programme after completing SPM or IGCSE.
A bachelor’s degree in Austria typically takes 3 years and a master’s degree takes 2 years. Your major, course load, and any additional requirements like internships, co-op programs, thesis projects, or taking a gap year may affect the duration.
Of course! FH Upper Austria boasts a wide variety of programmes:
- 10+ English degree programmes
- 50+ German degree programmes
If you wish to study a German-taught programme, you can extend your UPP to 15 months where you will learn German up to B2 level.
Graduates of FH Upper Austria enjoy excellent career prospects in Europe and globally. To date, FH Upper Austria has a 99% employment rate. With the high-quality education and professional skills you gain, you’ll have plenty of opportunities whether you start your career in Europe or return to Malaysia.
If you have a recognized pre-u qualification and meet the entry requirements, you can join our Fast-Track University Preparation Programme to expedite your journey to study in Austria.